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Anfang looked at Diablo and considered his question, it was a fair one and he was curious to why the others hadn't asked. He looked directly at Diablo and after the other two had entered the portal answered "To put it simple I know all demons and angels. You may find out more in time, but for now just follow your friends through the portal I will follow soon." Anfang then looked back over the horizon and waited for Diablo to leave.

Anfang grinned wide as he remembered what Luci said "You think I don't know that only my strength will have power in that place. Why do you think I came looking for you, I am well aware that I cannot enter or leave without your help, as much as I hate to say it." he then turned away from the horizon and looked at her "Another thing my pet as you call him could be essential to part of my plan. He might even prove useful to you." Anfang then took a few steps towards the portal and stopped and looked back over his shoulder "I must admit that even I am wondering what your true goal in using these demons is. Would you care to explain while we are alone?"

Anfang sighed and watched Luci exit through the portal which remained open for him. She never did like to speak plainly to anyone, even when she wasn't hiding her true self. Anfang then began walking towards the portal again and entered thinking nothing much of what Luci had said.

{Exit to Banished Lands}

Aros had finally returned. He had left so the angels would not pursue Lilli. He missed her so much. He could see her walking now. He smiled and appeared behind her. Before she could take another step, he wrapped his arms around her waist and set his chin on her shoulder. "Hello, my love." He whispered, smiling as he waited for her to turn. He wondered how she'd react.

(Gotta go to work. I'll be on later.)

Aros frowned, saddened by her reaction. He should have expected as much. She was probably hurt. Bad. He just didn't want to risk her getting caught in everything. He stepped towards her and before she could try to step back again or possibly run, he reached out and grabbed her arm, pulling her close against him. His arms went around her body and held her close. He could feel her heartbeat and her tears on his shirt. "I am sorry, Lilli, my love." He pulled his head back to look into her eyes. "It was for your protection." He lifted his hand and pushed a strand of hair to the back of her ear so he could get a better look at her beautiful face. "Please forgive me..."

Aros's heart broke immediately. He let go of her and stepped back. "Is that how you really feel?" He closed his eyes and waited for her response, ready for the answer to make the pain even worse. If only she could understand why he did it. He had to, or she would have gotten hurt. He couldn't live with himself if anything had happened. "I did it for you..." He said softly.

Anthony was flying through the air at the speed of light, searching for some life that was Angelic or Demonic. Marok had become devoid of such life, and Lumen seemed to have very few angels. When he noted Liliana on the ground. She seemed upset and this worried him. He'd heard of her depressed state, but had not seen her up and about in the longest time. He hadn't seen her actually reactive to people or angels since... then he saw Aro's. He knew Aro's was exiled, but never really got the reason. Wasn't it God who preached forgiveness and redemption... for anyone on any crime? He decided to stop by. He knew something had to be up, and they needed the allies. He stopped his flight above them and slowly began to descend, his tail helping with balance, while his wings slowed the descent.

Liliana had turned away from Aro's, so when Anthony landed, he landed in front of Liliana. Anthony's first concern was comforting a fellow angel.

((If you guys both don't wish me here, just tell me and I'll delete this post, just thought it would be the perfect time for another male angel to show up and try to comfort Liliana. Light a fire, figuratively, under both of them. ))